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VOL. 61; NO. 2 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1941 VV. H. Thurston & Son, Props. : Priccville Sent $700 The Priceville committee, as a re- mit of their drive on May 24th for funds in aid of the Toronto Telegram British War Victims' Fund, mailed a cheque the first of the week for $700, the proceeds of their sale and collec- tion of scrap metal. and other items. Much credit is due to the co-operation of the truckers and helpers from that district. In fact all who helped did so with very fine spirit and are to be congratulated on the success of the undertaking. Another collection of scrap iron, etc., will be made later on in this month, when it is hoped to make a further contribution to this worth-while fund. PTE. GORDON PARK Pte. Gordon Park of Proton Station enlisted with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps in July of 1940 and has been overseas since March 12th last. Mrs. Park and four children reside at Komoka, Ont. "The common crow has its song of love," says a writer. But it must be heard for even a female crow to enjoy it. Still, a lot of young girls have to listen to their swains crow. District War Loan Hearing Objective The Victory Loan campaign in Grey is forging ahead and Tuesday evening 64.4 per cent of the objective had been reached. Plesherton dist- rict, which includes Artemesia and the north part of Osprey, has led the parade almost from the start, until Monday night when they gave way to Meaford by a small margin. Make a special effort and try to have this district go over the top first in Grey County. The canvassers are H. W. Kernahan, Geo. McTavish, T. Fisher and Dick Richards. If they have not already been in touch with you see them at once and make your loan. If you can make an addition to the am- ount already given, do so, it will all be needed. No matter whether you can only take a $50 bond or not, the committee will be glad to accommo- date you, as numbers of those sjiall amounts count up. The committee appreciates the splendid reception given them during the past week and a half to bring their objective as high as it is, but everyone will have to give to reach the objective, and when it is reached why not make another effort to pile up a substantial over- subscription. It can be done! Following is the result of the can- vass to Tuesday night with per cent of the objective: Owen Sound 7.l. Keppel District 44.1, Chatswortr- District 48.2, Hanover District 62.7, Durham District 39.3, Meaford Dist- rict 81.1. Thornbury District 46.2. Markdale District 41.9, Flesherton District 79.0, Dundalk District 44.5. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FEVERSHAM Rev. R. Forbes Thomson, B.A. Minister Evening Service: 7.30 p.m. Mrs. Hugh LeRoy and daughter, Betty, of Nottawa and Mrs. Elsie Park and family of Detroit were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. McKee. SPRING AND SUMMER HARDWARE TOOLS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN- LAWN MOWERS, RAKES, HOES, GARDEN HOSE, SHOVELS, SEEDS, WEED CULTIVATORS BE RID OF INSECT PESTS Use Our Screen Doors and Windows, Screen Wire, Fly Sprayers and Sprays, Fly Swats. Your choice of five styles of doors. OTHER SEASONABLE NEEDS Alarm Clocks, Pocket and Wrist Watches, Car- penters' Tools, Wrench Setts, Builders' Hardware Poultry Troughs and Founts, Poultry Netting, Fishing Tackle, Rifles, Soft Balls and Bats. CAR OF CEMENT JUST ARRIVED F. W. DUNCAN HARDWARE "Blue Coal" Phone 54 Equipped to handle the finest service at moderate prices Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel 124 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, Ont. RICHARD HADDOCKS, Manager. H*mber of th Flhrton Old B ays' ft Girls' Association BATES & MADDOCKS Formerly of Flesherton. Out. 124 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ont KI. 4344 Many Attended The Victory Loan Service "Victory Loan Sunday" was ob- served in Flesherton on Sunday when service was held in Memorial Park, the address being given by Rev. Goforth Homsby of Owen Sound. Others who assisted in the program were Rev. L. F. Kipp of Toronto, a former Baptist minister, and Adju- tant Sim of Owen Sound. Reeve A. Down was chairman for the after- noon. Hon. F. R. Oliver, Minister of Public Works for Ontario, gave a splendid address, urging the people to get behind the Victory Loan Cam- paign, so that we may continue to enjoy the freedom we have at pre- sent and also assist the other demo- cratic nations to regain theirs. Mr. Wm. Hunter of Durham, War- den of the County of Grey, also spoke a few words in support of the Vic- tory Loan campaign. Previous to the service a parade of the members of "B" Company of the Grey & Simcoe Foresters (R) C. A., including the Durham men, the Priceville Civil Guard, the Rocklyn Civil Guard and the Flesherton Civil Guard was held, the parade forming at the high school, marching down main street to the park, headed by Owen Sound Salvation Army band. The Pricevill* Civil Guard pipe band also supplied music. The parade was handed over to Lt.-Col. R. C. Fer- guson, M.C., of Thorribury, senior officer present by Major W. Turney, O.C. parade, who in turn presented it to Hon. Mr. Oliver. Following the service the parade was inspected by Hon. Mr. Oliver and Lieut. Col. Ferguson and members of local civil bodies, following which the parade re-formed and marched back to the school for dismissal to the stirring strains of the pipe band. A collection was taken for the Salvation Army War Services Fund and the sum of $02.51 was gratefully acknowledged by Adjutant Sim on Tuesday. CIVIL GUARD RESUMES The Civil Guard will resume activ- ities on Tuesday night next in the Town Hall at 8 p.m. sharp. Organ- ization of the Guard will be dealt with. All interested please attend. Red Cross Report Following is an additional list of donations to the Fesherton Artemesia Red Cross Branch: Miss B. Thistlethwaite" $5.00. Tea at Mrs. "W. Boyd's $9.05. Priceville Patriotic Soc., through Mrs. McBride $24.40. Springhill ladies branch $10. Robt. Fisher $3. D. Campbell, Dundalk, $2. HOLLAND LEAGUE SCHEDULE June 13 Flesherton at Desboro. June 24 Walter's Falls at Flesh- erton. June 27 Desfooro at Flesherton. June 30 Flesherton at Chatsworth July 11 Kilsyth at Flesherton. July 18 Fleshejton at Keady. July 23 Holland C. at Flesherton. July 28 Flesherton at Kilsyth. Future Events Prepare to come to Flesherton on July 1st for monster Carnival in aid of the Red Cross. Full particulars later. OPTICAL D. Campbell will be at Maxwell next Tuesday, June 17th, from 1.30 to j 5 p.m., and Eugenia from 7 to 9p.m. FRED MADDOCKS. Associate. Kimberley Baptist Church Recognized Thursday, June 5th, was a very happy occasion of Christain Fellow- ship held in the village of Kimberley, when the Baptist Mission was recog- nized as a Baptist Church of the Col- lingwood Association and also of the Ontario and Quebec Convention. The afternoon session was for the purpose of forming a council of dele- gates to examine the statement of Faith of the Mission. After hearing these different statements it was heartily decided to recognize the body of Christian people into the Associ- ation and Convention. Some sixty-eight people enjoyed a most appetizing supper in the Com- munity Hall, provided by the ladies of Thornbury and Kimberley and which was served to a very appreciative company of people. The different churches represented at this meeting were Gravenhurst, Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Parry Sound, Creemore, Marchmount, Mea- ford, Stayner and Thornbury. Dr. Schutt, Superintendent of Home Mis- sions, and Rev. Hodgson, 1st Vice President of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, were also pres ent. In the evening the devotional per- iod was in charge of Rev. Le. Drew of the Stayner Baptist Church. Mrs Hall of Creemore favored the even- ing congregation in the rendering of two lovely solos "No one Cared for me like Jesus." and "My Home Sweet Home." Mr. Hill, the moderator of the Col- lingwood Association, extended the hand of Fellowship to Rev. E. H. Young, Pastor of the Kimberley Bap- tist Church, and Mr. Young replied in words of appreciation for such a group of Christain people as the Kimberley church had been from Sunday to Sunday. Dr. Schutt gave the charge to the church, bringing to their notice that this was the birthday of the New Testament church into the Associa- tion and Convention and himself knew this church to be a church of persistent prayer and woudl prove a great help in the Association. Rev. Hodgson gave words of advice to . the minister, Rev. E. H. Young. His subsject was "Loyalty." Rev. Eastman, of Collingwood, preached the sermon of the evening, his main thought being 1 "Christ, the Captain of Our Soul." His message was much appreciated by all present. No one could help but feel that Mr. Young's pastorate of the Kimberley Baptist mission had been very^ worth while. The meeting closed by singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds," and the pastor closing with prayer. The Kimberley people sincerely thank the people of Thornbury church for their kind help in making the meeting and supper a success. MT. ZION SOCIAL Ice cream social at Mt. Zion on Friday, June 20th. Priceville play "Crazy to Reduce." Musical enter- tainment extra. Ball game. Admis- sion: adults 25c, Children 15c. A play entitled "Bringing Home the Bacon." will be given by West- side Choir, Owen Sound, on Monday evening, June 16th, in the church at Eugenia, under the auspices of the W. A. Candy will be sold. Admis- sion; 26c, children 15c. Concert in St. John's United church this Thursday evening, June 12. High Park United church choir, 'Toronto, will give splendid program. Suppei at 6 p.m. Admision 35c,. children under 13. 20e. Rev. G. R. Service, a former pastor, will preach anniver- sary services on Sunday, June 15. Local Musicians Win Prizes at Musical Festival Flesherton district musicians won several honors at the Grey County Musical Festival held in Owen Sound last week.. Following are the prize winners and those who took credit- able marks: Piano solo, 13 years and under. .Genevieve Milne 2nd place, 78 marks. Piano duet, 13 years and under, Blanche Walker and Genevieve Milne 2nd place 80 marks; Flesherton Pub- lic School Mixed Choir, 2nd place, 78 marks; Girl's Vocal Solo, 10 years and under. Marion Stauffer, 1st place 82 marks; Boy's Vocal Solo, 10 years and under. Jack Milne, 1st place 79 marks* (Other Flesherton children taking part were Girl's Vocal Solo. 12 years and under, Elma Talbot 77, Lois Sparks 76; Girl's Vocal Solo, 10 years and under, Eleanor Sparks 75; Boy's Vocal Solo, 9 and under, Burton Talbot 76; Girl's Vocal Solo. 9 and under, Audrey Wauchope 76; Girl's Vocal Solo. 8 and under, Muriel Sparks 80, Mary Jane McTavish 77; Girl's Piano Solo, 7 and under. Mur- iel Sparks 76. PARADE AT DURHAM All personell of "B f> Company of the 2nd Battalion of Grey and Simcoe Foresters will parade at Durham on Sunday, June l5th, in aid of the Vic- tory Loan drive. Troops will assemble at the armories at 2 p.m. and parade to Riverside Park, where the service will be held. Special speakers. Dress belts and teidearms. Civil Guards and veterans specially Invited. Feversham District Raised $775 For British War Victims Feversham district went over the top in a community auction sale on Thursday last in aid of the Telegram British 'War Victims' Fund, when a cheque for $775 was taken to Toron- to on Monday and presented to the Evening 1 Telegram by Mr. Donald S. Dinnick, chairman. It was s day long to be remembered by the 1,000 people who attended. Not only did the citi- zens of that district give liberally of their live stock, grain, furniture and many other articles, but they bought what the other fellow bought just as liberally. A goat was even offered for sale, this being purchased by W. L. Taylor of Singhampton. J. T. Davidson of Feversham bought the first article offered for sale by Auc- tioneer Geo. E. Duncan, Wm. Kaitt- ing, the veteran auctioneer, and Wal- ter Seeley, the three auctioneers do- nating their services to the cause. There were so many articles, from socUs to hanging lamps, that the three men were busy at one time dis- posing of the offerings. Prior to the sale a short program was given in the agricultural hall, when Mr. Dinnick, the chairman, gave a splendid address, and a few words were spoken by Sergt. Vasey, in command of the armored unit. The chief speaker was Hon. F. R. Oliver. Provincial Minister of Public Works, and he was introduced by Mr. Morton Sayers. Reeve of Osprey. Mr. Oliver gave a rousing speech and pointed out to the farmers that the part they are playing in the war effort is an important one. and that if ever there was a time in the history of our country when there was a need foi a farmers' organization, that time i? apparent now. He pointed out that the Canadian farmers are feeding a large part of the population of tin British Isles at the present time, and warned that an ever greater demand will be made upon the fertile acre;- of the Dominion befoie many month? have passed. He warned, however, that the fanners and labor must Tx> careful not to lose sight of the fac that the primary thing at the present time is to win the war. One of the highlights of the after noon was the visit of a section of an armored regiment with four Bren carriers, a reconnaisance car. an arm ored car aind an artillery tractor, sent to Feversham by permission pf Capt. Steel from Camp Borden. The members of the convoy gave the citi- zens the thrill of their lives by giving the men, women and children rides in carriers and demonstrating their manoeuveramility. It was the first time that civilians have been allowed to ride in these vehicles. The committee for the sale were greatly pleased with the success of the day, as their objective had been set to raise $500 for the Fund, and the enthusiasm of the citizens is shown in overreaching their objective by more than fifty per cent. The Telegram reporter took pic- tures of the gathering and these ap- peared in Saturday's issue. The Ad- vance had been promised the pictures for local publication, but when we went to press Wednesday afternoon these had not been received. THANK YOU Thank you, Mr. Thurston, for th generous publicity given to us for our community auction sale for the British war victims. Thank yon, citi- zens of Flesherton and readers of The Advance for your splendid co- operation. Signed on behalf of the committee, DONALD S. DINNICK, Chairman. Flesherton And District Presented Radio Program Flesherton and district musicians presented a half hour program over Owen Sound's radio station CFOS, on Wednesday evening of last week which was well received by those who could dial the station. Following are those who took part; Jas. Davidson of Feversham with Scotch song "Why I Wear the Kilts"; the Fourth Line Orchestra composed of John McKee, Sadie McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pedlar, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Pedlar and Bob Meldrum; Miss Mary R. Stewart of Flesherton, soprano solo "Danny Boy"; piano duet by Genevieve Milne and Blanche Walker; harmonica sel- ection by Court Smith of Eugenia, Cow boy song by Norman Hartley Jr. with guitar, acompanied by his father, Norman Sr., with violin; "Irishman's Shanty"; solo by F. J. Thurston "The Best Old Flag on Earth," and the final number was a male quartette from Feversham, com- posed of Messrs. Harold Osborne, G. Eby, John and James Hudson. Mr. ft. W. Kernahan gave a short address during the program in support of the currant Victory Loan campaign. Nurse Fenwick Wins Prizes At Graduation On Thursday afternoon, June 5, on the lawn of the Anne Long Nurses' Home, a large gathering of well- wishing friends and relatives gather- ed to honor the graduates of the 41st annual graduation of the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood. The entrance of the class was an impressive opening, as they marched to the music of "Land of Hope and Glory," played by Mrs. Boadway. The invocation was said by Rev. F. G. Ongley. A pleasing number was a solo by Mrs. H. P. Ells with Mrs| Boadway at the piano. The address to the graduating class was made by Dr. E. L. Connolly. The Florence Nightingale Pledge was administered by Miss Gladys Brandt, Supt. of nurses, and was followed by the pre- sentation of pins and diplomas by Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Qua. Those, receiving diplomas were: Mary Alma Bristow, of Barrie; Myrtle Lavina Cherry. Toronto; Margaret Jacque- line Coates, Creemore; Doris Gert- rude Cooper, Collingwood; Ethel Jean Fenwick, Maxwell; Etoile Winonah McCutcheon, Shelburne; Mary Eliza- beth Newell, Lisle; Alice Gertrude Patterson, Meaford; Bessie Eleanor Ridgeway, Collingwood; Eilleen May Sherwood, Collingwood; Mildred Ver- na Speers, Ivy. The medal for general proficiency from the Board of Trustees was awarded to Miss Ethel Fenwick and presented by Mrs L. Kenny. The Staff medal for general proficiency in operating room technique was award- ed to Miss Myrtle Cherry and pre- sented by Miss Johnston, assistant Superintendent. The Nurses' Alum- nae medal for highest theocetrical obstetrical nursing was presented to Miss Ethel Fenwick and the awar*' for highest practical obstetrical nurs- ing to Miss Etoile McCutcheon 'by Mrs. Belwood. Mrs. McKay present- ed the McKay prize for general neat- ness to Miss Alice Patterson. Gifts of War Savings Certificates to each member of the graduating class from the medical staff, were presented by little Susan Westcott. A lovely bou- quet of roses, from the Board of Trustees, was presented to Miss Brandt by Helen Smart. A delight- ful piano duet by Misses Shirley Foreman and Ruth Little was warmly applauded. The guest speaker, Mrs. O. W. Rhynas of Pickering, president of the Women's Hospital Aids Association of Ontario was introduced by Mr. D. Williams. Mrs. Rhjrnas gave a very inspiring and beneficial address. At the close of the exercises, which concluded with the National Anthem, tea was served to many guests from a prettily decorated tea table on the hospital lawn. Miss Ethel Fenwick is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fenwick of Maxwell. Her many friends in this district are pleased with her success in winning two awards for proficiency in her work. Visited Flesherton Again After 40 Years Away Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Barley) Smith and daughter, Anna Ruth, and Mr. Chris. Erchinger of Cincinnati, Ohio, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wickens a couple of days last week, and called on old friends in the village. It was 40 years ago that Mr. Smith left Flesherton for the United States and this was his first visit to his old home town in that time. He saw many changes in the village and most of the faces he knew are erone. The party enjoyed a motor tour through the Kimberlef valley to Thornbury, and returned bj way of Meaford and Owen Sound, Mr. Smith is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Smith, early settlers in this district, whom we failed to mention as being here 60 years ago. Mr. Smith is n brother of Rev. G. S. Smith, former minister at Meaford. How is it that dandelions are beau- tiful to everyone except the chap who owns the lawn.